Michigan State hockey coach Adam Nightingale hit a homerun when he landed United States National Development Team u-18 goaltender Trey Augustine, flipping his commitment in favor of the Spartans over the rival Michigan Wolverines.
The significance of the Spartans netminder in 2023-24 has just been amplified, as the Detroit Red Wings have selected Augustine with the 41st overall pick in the 2nd round of the NHL entry draft.
Red Wings grab a goalie now at 41 — Trey Augustine from the NTDP, Michigan State bound
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) June 29, 2023
Augustine will look to be the next great goaltender in Michigan State hockey history.
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